2002 Hyundai Elantra: fuel leak

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 64,630 miles · GA

While driving vehicle about 25 MPH, the engine lights come on, power steering is removed and the engine turns off. While trying to restart the vehicle, the driver must press on the accelerator once which allows engine power to return and regain forward movement, however the RPM gauge fluctuates from below 500 to above 2000 and the engine shuts off again. The engine shutdown occurs every time the automobile is re-fueled. Once the vehicle has started running and comes to a complete stop, fuel leaks out of the safety canister at an alarming rate. This problem occurs due to the tank's inability to alert the gas station fuel gun of the fuel level inside of the tank. In other words, the tank accepts more fuel than it is designed to assume (approximately 2 gallons) during every refuel. This is not only a safety or fire hazard for the current driver and passengers, but it affects any other vehicle or object surrounding the fuel spill. The fuel vapor is also an environmental and safety issue. The scent in the vehicle alone has caused nausea on several occasions. Hyundai has replaced both oil valve cover gaskets, oil seal, exhaust manifold and gasket and various other warranty recall items...however the problem still exists and hyundai has stated that "I have to continue driving with this problem". They will not cover any further replacements (including a faulty fuel tank which their customer service representative in duluth claims is the irritant) even though I have purchased a 10yr/100,000mi plan b warranty to cover such items while purchasing my new 2002 hyundai elantra. The vehicle is 8 yrs old with less than 70,000 miles.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The fuel rail is leaking gas onto the engine and the check engine light remains illuminated. The dealer stated that this was a common failure and was caused by a manufacturer defect. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which showed that two sensors failed. The dealer stated that this was a very serious issue that could result in a fire. The contact was not allowed to take her vehicle home due to the risk of fire and the severity of the gas leak. Hyundai stated that nothing more could be done because the part was out of warranty. The contact stated that they were not even interested in looking at the part. The vehicle has a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that this particular incident was not covered for that warranty. As a result, other components, such as the gasket, have blown. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for this particular defect; however, there were recalls listed for similar fuel defects of the same presence of fuel leakage. Those the federal safety agency campaign id numbers are 04v369000 and 04v178000. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 46,860 miles · CA

(1) events leading up to the failure fuel tank was filled at local station the afternoon of 7/18/05. Temperature was 102 f. (2) failure and its consequences, and car was at work between 7 am and 3 pm on 7/19/05 where it sat all day in the parking lot of my work location. Temperature was 107 f. I noticed the back left rear corner leaking fuel at a fast drip rate. It appeared the fuel had been dripping for some time since the spill was around 1 foot in diameter. Car was taken to local dealership after leak noticed. (3) what was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) dealership told me the tank was overfilled and fuel had flooded a chorcoal canister that filters emissions from the gasoline. The canister required replacement. The tank had not been overfilled the day prior since the nozzle was left with the trigger locked back and clicked off when tank was full. I have used the same station and refill station for months now and this has never been an issue before.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Fuel system · 100,883 miles · CT

My 2002 hyundai elantra gt developed a fuel leak which dripped just behind the left rear wheel. Associsted with this problem the engine began to stall and die. I took the car to my local dealer to have the problem investigated. The service department said that the leak could have been a result of my overfilling the fuel tank. I had just refuled the car but did not "top-off" the tank during the process. Since I am the original owner and the car has over 100,000 miles, I feel that I know how to put gas in it by now. The following hyundai part#s were replaced: 31420, 31430, 31453, 31135, 31155, 31190 (basically all of the fuel valves/canisters in the system). When I spoke to the service manager, after calling hyundai customer affairs, he informed me that the valves were replaced due to fuel saturation and as a prevenative measure. He also informed me, during our conversation, that overfilling of the fuel tank can and has resulted in similar failures in the past. I feel this damage to a fuel system as a result of normal fueling or component failure is a extreme fire hazard and safety concern.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 35,128 miles · MN

The vehicle's fuel pressure regulator failed and as a result fuel leaked into the engine compartment. *nm